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The beach destination dubbed the 'Maldives of Europe' - with £2 pints, cheap flights and crystal-clear sea

The beach destination dubbed the 'Maldives of Europe' - with £2 pints, cheap flights and crystal-clear sea

The Maldives is one of the world's dreamiest holiday destinations.But there's a European destination where you could get a similar feel for far less money.

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